India Achieves 4,000% Solar Capacity Growth; Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the 11th India Energy
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BSNL Soft Launches Quantum 5G FWA
“Quantum 5G FWA demonstrates how Indian engineers can create world-class connectivity. It is the first SIM-less, 100% home-grown customised 5G FWA for BSNL,” Shri Ravi said. “Hyderabad’s tech-savvy ecosystem makes it the perfect launch pad for our next-generation access portfolio. Today is only a soft launch—many more cities and feature upgrades will follow.”
Dot Simplifies Approval Processes For Telecom Licenses And Wireless Equipment
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced significant changes to the processes for issuing Experimental Licenses, Demonstration Licenses, and Equipment Type Approvals (ETA). These changes are part of its ongoing efforts to enhance ease of doing business in the telecom sector. These reforms are aimed at reducing delays and simplifying regulatory requirements, fostering innovation and streamlining operations for businesses and telecom operators.
PM to Inaugurate SEMICON India 2024 on 11th September
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2024 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh on 11th September, 2024 at around 10:30 AM. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Shri Piyush Goyal Sets 500 Million Tonnes Domestic Steel Production Target by 2034
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal during his address at the 5th edition of ISA Steel Conclave on 5th August 2024 in New Delhi set a target of 500 mn tonnes of steel production by 2034.He urged the industry leaders to focus their energy on economies of scale through decarbonisation as green steel will be in more demand.
NHAI to Track Around 100 Toll Plazas with GIS-Based Software for Seamless Movement of Traffic at National Highways
Apart from providing the name and location of the toll plaza, the software will share details related to the live status of queue length in meters, total waiting time and vehicle speed at Toll Plaza. It will also provide congestion alert and lane distribution recommendation, if the queue of vehicles at a toll plaza is more than the prescribed limit.
“Marching Towards Building A Digitally Connected Bharat and An Atmanirbhar Telecom Sector”: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
The rules provide for powers and functions of administrator, who will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and administration of the Digital Bharat Nidhi. The rules also provide for criteria for undertaking schemes and projects under Digital Bharat Nidhi and selection process for implementers.
Cabinet Approves One More Semiconductor Unit Under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
The proposed unit will be setup with an investment of Rs 3,300 crore. The capacity of this unit will be 60 Lakh chips per day.
NHPC Limited Accorded with ‘Navratna’ Company Status
The conferring of Navratna status brings forth key advantages to NHPC. It will enable faster decision-making, increase efficiency and empower employees. It will support major CAPEX and investment plans, drive growth, expand market reach and achieve long-term gains.
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) Attains Navratna Status
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been granted the Navratna status on 30th August 2024 by the Ministry of Finance.